Data shows that organizations with women on their boards and executive teams are more likely to be successful, but women continue to be underrepresented. Talent Management Best Practice Series: Women in Leadership, a recently released report from Korn/Ferry International, examines obstacles women face in reaching the top.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/Career-Development-Blog/2013/06/Women-in-Leadership
The way I see it – the gap between research/theory and practice can be largely attributed to the different priorities of scholars and practitioners. Scholars want to be well-respected within the research community. Practitioners want answers to the issues that they face in the workplace. Of course, I am generalizing here; and this is not to say that there is not a community of scholars and practitioners who are collaborating for mutual benefits. However, in an ideal world, practitioners would read the same publications that scholars gain recognition, promotion, and tenure for publishing in. Indeed, this was one of Darren Short’s suggestions. And hopefully, we are moving in that direction with the efforts of organizations, like ASTD, who are making notable strides towards bridging the gap between scholars and practitioners.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/Higher-Education-Blog/2013/02/Gap-Between-Research-and-Practice
The L&D Community of Practice is pleased to announce the first-ever Brain-Based Learning Virtual Summit—A full day of brain-based learning virtual events, developed especially for learning and development practitioners. Join ASTD, David Rock (Neuroleadership Institute), and neuroscience researchers from across the globe for this unique, complimentary online event. It features five top neuroscientists presenting new exciting research, side-by-side with practical tactics and how-tos.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/L-and-D-Blog/2012/10/Brain-Based-Learning-Virtual-Summit
Training project management is becoming increasingly important to training professionals. In some organizations, project management is considered a core competency. For this reason, many training professionals can benefit from increasing their knowledge and skills in this area. It may also be worth considering pursuing certification programs in project management.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/L-and-D-Blog/2012/05/Integrating-Lessons-Learned-Into-Training-Projects
While much of the nation has been fighting to survive the recession, Booz Allen, a strategy and technology consulting firm, has faced a different challenge: unprecedented growth. With an increased focus on business delivery and utilization, new hires need to be equipped with the knowledge, tools, and resources to be en...
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Magazines/TD/TD-Archive/2011/08/Poised-for-Discovery
On a Sunday drive, I noticed a sign over the freeway advertising
that a company called Wordplex was hiring. I asked my friend to
take down their phone number. That Friday, I left a message for the director of marketing, Ken
Walsh, describing a little about what I do and asking him to call
me back. Since Friday was also my day to do errands,...
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Newsletters/ASTD-Links/ASTD-Links-Articles/2011/07/Landing-That-First-Client-the-First-90-Days
(From EHS Today) -- Researchers already know that integrity can
predict job performance, and what we are saying here is that
humility and honesty are also major components in that, said Dr.
Wade Rowatt, associate professor of psychology and neuroscience at
Baylor, who helped lead the study. This study shows that those who possess the com...
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/ASTD-Blog/2011/03/Honest-Humble-Workers-Associated-with-Higher-Job-Performance
It is no wonder that one of every two managers is ineffective. Many
display behaviors in certain problem areas, including problems with
interpersonal relationships, difficulty leading a team, difficulty
changing or adapting, failure to meet business objectives, and too
narrow a functional orientation. If a manager is displaying
behaviors in the...
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Newsletters/ASTD-Links/ASTD-Links-Articles/2011/01/Derailment-How-Successful-Leaders-Avoid-It
As aging baby boomers retire from the senior ranks of corporate
America, there are fewer potential leaders ready to take their
places. This dilemma creates a demand for tomorrow's leaders that
is rapidly outpacing their supply. Between the smaller numbers of
Generation X (born 1965-1977) and expectations of higher demands
for recognition and pr...
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Newsletters/ASTD-Links/ASTD-Links-Articles/2010/12/Best-Practices-in-Developing-High-Potentials
How many senior executives actually possess the competencies laid
out in your HR systems? Helping skilled, talented managers become
truly great leaders is a complex job. Traditional leadership models
often overlook the intangible qualities that separate those who
aspire to top leadership roles from the ones who actually reach the
C-suite. But i...
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Newsletters/ASTD-Links/ASTD-Links-Articles/2010/11/The-Intangibles-of-Leadership